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tlarkin · 06-27-2007, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by INTELCRAZY

What does it take to become an authorized seller?

no idea, but you could read through this stuff

https://partner.microsoft.com/US/pro...nessspecialist

INTELCRAZY · 06-27-2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tlarkin

no idea, but you could read through this stuff

https://partner.microsoft.com/US/pro...nessspecialist

I'm already a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint,

, I did that my senior year

tlarkin · 06-27-2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by INTELCRAZY

I'm already a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint,

, I did that my senior year

well I don't think any of that is required, they want certs in: preinstallment of OEM products, Network deployment and related techs, and sharepoints.

I am not sure of all the benefits because I don't work retail or in sales nor am I a system builder. However, there are obviously benefits to joining otherwise they wouldn't have the program.

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Benefits
What are the benefits of becoming a Small Business Specialist?
As a Small Business Specialist, you gain access to exclusive resources, training, and content designed for those who market, sell, plan, deploy, and implement Microsoft solutions for small businesses. Available benefits exclusively for members of the Small Business Specialist Community include:
Small Business Specialist Welcome Kit
This kit contains the training, tools, and connections you will need to profitably drive and maintain small business sales and relationships. Some of the tools included in this kit:

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Logo Usage Guide-Information on how and where to use the logo, including placement for Web sites.
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Branding Tools CD-Contains business card, letterhead, and PowerPoint presentation templates.
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Banner-Professionally designed for display in-store, in-office, or at a tradeshow booth.

Microsoft Small Business Directory
Small Business Specialist listing in the Microsoft Small Business Directory, a one-stop website that enables customers to find technology partners who offer products, services, and solutions based on Microsoft technologies.
SBSC Newsletter
This newsletter is designed to provide specific information about programs, promotions, training, and incentives that are available exclusively for Microsoft Small Business Specialists. The objective of this newsletter is to focus on the value of membership: what’s in it for you… and what we are doing to support your membership in the Small Business Specialist Community.
Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community Quarterly Webcasts
Participate in the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community quarterly webcasts designed to serve as forums where we can unite as a community to hear new developments and gather feedback on the SBSC “Grow Your Small Business Together” strategy. View the most recent SBSC Quarterly Web cast.
Exclusive Website
An exclusive site that gives you access to premium content, promotions, and resources related to Microsoft small business offerings.
SBSC Telephone Partner Account Manager (TPAM)
As a member of the community, you will be assigned a dedicated account manager that will become a Business Partner for you as you share your business goals and objectives by keeping you informed of the latest SBSC promotions/offers, events and resources available.
Private Managed Newsgroups
The newsgroups offer break-fix support for Microsoft Office, Microsoft Small Business Server 2003, Exchange Server, Windows Server, and Windows XP. Post your question and receive a reply within four hours during business hours, 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Small Business Desktop Rebate
As a Microsoft US Small Business Specialist, you can get a rebate of up to 10% on each eligible Small Business Desktop Advantage license when you sell through Open Value licensing. This rebate is on top of any existing Open Value offer.
Co-Presenting Opportunities
Co-present with Microsoft at a small business customer event in your community - Microsoft Connections presents interactive educational seminars to small business customers in cities across America. These events are designed to connect small business customers to technology solutions, showcasing new products and answering questions. Co-presenting at these events is a great way for SBSC Partners to network with businesses that want and need your services. Learn more about Microsoft Partner Events.
“Grow Your Small Business Together” Contest
You could be one of 24 SBSC Partners to win $10,000 in marketing funds from Microsoft. Submit a Case Study and Watch Your Business Grow. Eight Registered Member SBSC Partners, Eight Certified SBSC Partners and Eight Gold Certified Partners will have an opportunity to win in three different contests between October 2006 and June 2007.
And, depending on your partnership level, Small Business Specialists are entitled to Registered Member benefits , Certified Partner benefits or Gold Certified Partner benefits , depending on your partnership level

So, it also gives you permission to blast the MS logo on your business, and your business card stating you are a certified partner with MS. It basically makes you look more professional off the bat.

INTELCRAZY · 06-27-2007, 04:21 AM

My God...Those requirements are crazy, you have to be employed with or by/contracted an exclusive Microsoft Specialist. Or you can have some type of packaged software, or piece of hardware that meets Windows logo testing.

I just wanted a reduced price for OS's, lol.

tlarkin · 06-27-2007, 04:27 AM

or have an employee with the proper certs to qualify. It's not that easy but then again it shouldn't be either. If it was that easy to get, every idiot would be a Certified Microsoft Partner.

INTELCRAZY · 06-27-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tlarkin

or have an employee with the proper certs to qualify. It's not that easy but then again it shouldn't be either. If it was that easy to get, every idiot would be a Certified Microsoft Partner.

Yeah, that's true, some wouldn't know what to do with the products and tools. Having the Office Specialist certifications which were obtained at a local college made me look more professional.

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tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 7,006	or have an employee with the proper certs to qualify. It's not that easy but then again it shouldn't be either. If it was that easy to get, every idiot would be a Certified Microsoft Partner.